Timeless Office Seating
Okamura’s flagship chair Contessa set the standard for seating in offices around the world in 2002.
In 2016, she was reborn as Contessa II.
It unites the flowing, organic lines and charm of the original with new engineering and functionality.
Contessa II is the evolution of an icon- for the workplace of today, and of tomorrow.
Available Regions
Asia Pacific / North America (For USA and Canada available from our partner: teknion) / Latin America / Europe / Middle East Asia and Africa.
Scenes
Contessa II elevates the look and feel of any office environment.
Design
Timeless Design
An Iconic and Enduring Office Chair
Leading furniture manufacturer, Okamura, joined forces with Turin-based design firm, ITALDESIGN in 2000, to create a world class office chair. Two years later, Contessa emerged, an instant classic. Contessa’s form celebrates contrast. The sheer, transparent tension of stretched mesh across the seat and back provides an elegant counterpoint to the sleek, industrial weight of the aluminum frame. Iconic and enduring looks, with outstanding ergonomic functionality, have ensured this task chair quickly earned global acclaim. For the past 20 years, Contessa has remained a favorite in office seating.
Impeccable Fit & Comfort
Ultimate Comfort,
Fine-tuned for Each Individual
The perfect fit.
In order to use by the workers around the world, the strength and the durability of Contessa II have been drastically upgraded while the design is unchanged. Ensure that the world-class strength can be used by small build people and also large build people.
Choice of Expression
High quality mesh with fine texture and color selection that match variety of spaces.
The color phase and the tone of the mesh color have been changed with the trend. Total 13 colors can be chosen.
Designer
The Industrial Design Division of Italdesign, headquartered in Moncalieri, Torino – Italy, was established in 1981 and today is one of the most renowned and leading organizations in the industrial and transportation design fields on a worldwide level. Acclaimed for its proclivity in all-round functional design, Italdesign’s projects range from automobiles to pieces of furniture, from tires to watches and home appliances.
Engineering
A classic, re-imagined.
Four design principles led the upgrade of this iconic chair.
Engineered for modern offices
Built to new strength standards, to meet the requirements of today’s task chairs.
Personal comfort
Okamura leverages its world-renowned technology for comfort and a superb fit to every body.
New colors and frame options
Available in an exciting industry-leading yet refined palette.
A white frame option is also newly available.
Extended line up for any space
The full range of Contessa II caters to conference rooms, meeting areas, touch-downs, and task applications.
20th Anniversary Model
Unveiled at Cologne’s 2002 International Furniture Fair, Contessa became an instant global star for Okamura. 20 years on, this highly acclaimed office chair’s popularity has not faded. popularity has not faded.
*Due to overwhelming popularity, the Contessa 20th Anniversary model was sold out in August 2024. Thank you very much for your support.
Circular Model
Sustainable model made of environmentally friendly materials used in key components to ensure longevity and popularity among many generations of consumers.
Challenge to marine plastic waste in Japan
We hope to reduce the number of fishing nets that end up in the sea in Japan, so that the rich natural environment of the Japanese sea can remain beautiful forever.
Re:net
Fabric recycled from used fishing nets
Re:net is the same price range as conventional standard fabrics. It has been adopted as the standard fabric for various products such as office seating and lounge chairs.
Backrest Mesh
Recycled PET mesh
Used plastic bottles are recycled into a fiber to make our own strong and sustainable mesh.
Frame & Inner Shell
Recycled PET mesh
Used plastic bottles are recycled into a fiber to make our own strong and sustainable mesh.
Lineup
Chair Types
5-star Swivel
4-star Auto-return
Stool
4-leg with Caster
Cantilever
Upholstery Types
Mesh Backrest
Mesh Seat
Mesh Backrest
Fabric Seat
Mesh Backrest
Leather Seat
Leather Backrest
Leather Seat
Color options for frame and body
Frame: Polished
Body: White
Frame: Polished
Body: Black
Frame: Silver
Body: Gray
Frame: Silver
Body: Black
Frame: Black
Body: Black
Armrest Types
Adjustable Armrest
Fixed Armrest
Armpad Types
Regular Armpad
Leather Armpad
*For Model with Leather Backrest
Options
Adjustable Headrest
An adjustable headrest option can be adjusted by height, depth, and angle, to create the perfect neck support.
Fixed Headrest
Large, fixed headrest is elegant and wide, providing neck support especially while reclining.
Coat Hanger
Hanger is retro-fittable and compatible with both types of headrests.
Lumbar Support
Lumbar support — available for retro-fit — is height adjustable for greater comfort (stroke 60mm).
Color Options
Mesh for Backrest
Mesh for Seat
Fabric for Seat
Leather for Seat & Backrest
Color Simulator
Design Your Own
Function
Ergonomic Support
We created a chair that supports a reclined posture, in order to help you relax as you work
Luxury evolved.
So has Contessa.
Flexible Frame
The backrest frame has been streamlined to create a slimmer aesthetic, with an increased flexibility that gently follows the natural movement of the body — without any sacrifice of support. using the lever in the right armrest.
For added stability, the mesh seat frame is now constructed in a one-piece ring structure with soft edges, ensuring improved weight-distribution and comfort.
High quality mesh with fine texture
Original Development Mesh Material
Using mesh with durability and fine texture that made by the combination of two types of thread with both flexibility and strength.
Inner Frame Structure
The Backrest frame has been streamlined to create a slimmer aesthetic, with an increased flexibility that gently follows the natural movement of the body ━━ without any sacrifice of support.
Seat Frame
With the ring structure of the seat frame, the force of impact that produced while sit down can be absorbed. And the sense of holding can be felt by the softly changeable seat frame.
Multiple Density Cushion
Three types of urethane with different density are employed to form the cushion. A soft cushion is used at the front of the seat so as not to compress the thighs, and a hard cushion is used at the rear for firm support.
Highest Grade of Operability.
Smart Operation
Adjust your entire seating experience with a touch of your fingertips. Lock and unlock the backrest, alternating between a free recline and one of five pre-set tension gradations — all using a lever in the left armrest. Adjust the chair height, within a range of 435 to 545 mm, using a lever in the right armrest.
Ankle-tilt Reclining
An ankle-tilt mechanism enables anyone to find his or her most comfortable reclining position. Using the ankle as a pivot point, this mechanism moves in sync with the seat, for greater support ━ stimulating variation in posture and relaxation, with uninterrupted comfort.
Reclining Adjustment
Lock and unlock the backrest, alternating between a free recline and one of five pre-set tension gradations, all using the lever in the left armrest.
Seat Height Adjustment
Adjust the chair height, within a range of 435 to 545 mm, using the lever in the right armrest.
Reclining Tension Adjustment
Choose from four tension adjustment pre-sets to suit any body shape and posture — all from a dial under the seat.
Seat Depth Adjustment
Adjustment of the seat’s depth, within a range of 50mm, is available using the levers beneath the seat.
Adjustable Arms
Adjustable arms can be adjusted in four dimensions: height, depth, width, and angle — enabling the most comfortable elbow support for the various tasks at hand.
This chair has been designed and tested for users weighing up to 300lbs (136Kg).
This product has passed third-party testing in accordance with BIFMA X5.1 standards.
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